Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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Excellent
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is so quick and easy to make - plus it tastes amazing! The sauce is cheesy, creamy perfection!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese see post for the best types of cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk or to taste
Instructions
- Add the pasta, water, and oil to the Instant Pot. Gently press the noodles below the water without stirring.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper (to taste) over noodles. (Optional: Sprinkle garlic powder over noodles.) Cover the Instant Pot and turn the valve to sealing. Cook on the Manual setting on high pressure for 3 minutes. When the timer goes off, immediately quick release the pressure.
- Once the pin drops, remove the lid and add the butter. Stir until butter is melted. Add the cheese. Stir until combined. Add up to 1/2 cup of milk, a little bit at a time. Top with more salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Instant Pot Note: We use a 6-quart Instant Pot brand pressure cooker that we bought in 2016. Different or newer versions may be more sensitive to the "BURN" notice. If you are concerned about the burn notice, please refer to this article: "What Does 'Burn' Mean on My Instant Pot?"
- "What Does 'Burn' Mean on My Instant Pot?"
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
393IU
(8%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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